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  • mariskab
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    Dear Dr Corenman, thank you so much for helping me. I had a MRI lumbosacral spine on 23/08/11 Turbo spin echo T1 and T2 sagittal and axial imaging. Findings L1/2 and L2/3 levels are normal. L3/4 and L4/5 there is mild posterior bulging of the discs centrally. There is no evidence of a disc hernation. The lateral recess and exit foraminae are normal and there is early facet joint arthrosis. L5/S1 This level is normal with no signs of dic herniations or protrusions. The facet joints are normal with normal latral recesses and exit foraminae.

    What do I do now and should I see another doc for an appinion or start fisio or manupilation?

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    Based upon your MRI report, there is nothing in the lumbar spine that is compressing the nerve roots. There are rare problems such as benign nerve root tumors (neurolemmomas) that can grow on the sciatic nerve and can cause your symptoms. An MRI of the pelvis sciatic nerve could diagnosis this. I however am not suggesting this MRI now as it is very rare. I think a consultation with another neurologist and an EMG test would be my next step.

    Dr. Corenman

    PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
     
    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
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